Omo Valley Tribes:Photographic Workshop by Maro Kouri in Ethiopia

An experimental Photographic Workshop in south Ethiopia
to discover and connect with the friendly, exotic and beautiful ancient tribes of the Omo River crossing endless landscapes with primitive villages through the eyes of our hearts. 
© Ηans Silvester

Saturday 9th of March, 2019 - Sunday 17th of March, 2019

Within the adventure, inner joy rises. This is our goal.
Mama Africa: The wild, pure nature of Africa teaches the harmony in the composition of our images.
Through silence, meditation, dancing, grounding, observation, our photo is authentic.
We photograph people reconciled with nature. People who admire a seed, a flower, a feather, a tree. They inspire us.
They paint their faces and their bodies and we express ourselves, liberating through our lenses. Using  well-being techniques we learn to come to our centre. 
Here and now we photograph passionately, we connect with the team, with the natives, with ourselves.

Few words about the route:
From Addis Ababa to ancient Tiya, the UNESCO's natural monument of world heritage offers us epic images. From Arba Minch we travel to the hospitable villages of the Konso tribe, in the Weemt of the Tsemai tribe, in the Key Afar of the Benna tribe. In the African markets, the paradise of the photographer, we are We celebrate our pictures.
Hamer women with hair woven into rings made of mud and butter. Meanwhile photography, we like to dance, to meditate, to share. Kangatan, a mixture of shepherds and fishermen and Daasanach people, seem like they emerge as Yakometi's figures through their colorful necklaces. The huts in Kolcho, perched on the hills, look towards the river.
We feel, we breathe every "klick". Laughter with the smallest population in the area, the Karo tribe. At the Mago National Park, Mursi women have hand-made plates on their lower lip. Walk in the hills by visiting the distilleries of local jean.
Farewell to the New York of Konso valley, the spectacular scenery with the formations of the rocks. At nights we practice the art of editing, by selecting & evaluating our images. Aim, to discover our inner way in photography day by day.
The workshop ends with a festive presentation and "ceremony" of the group-portfolio.
©Tania O' Connor
©Tania O' Connor
After the end of the workshop, those who prefer, can have one or two more days in Lalibela with the incredible monolithic rock-carved temples underground.
Bring: digital camera & laptop with Adobe Bridge or other program for selecting the pictures quickly (eg Lightroom)
Cost: 1200 Euros (plus VAT)
The price includes:
1. The workshop
2. Overnight stays in doubles, hotels with breakfast
3. Airport transfers
4. Jeep 4x4 or mini bus
5. English spoken car drivers 
6. Local guides
7. Entrances to the protected areas of the tribes

In the price is not included the:
      - Air ticket.
Notification: As soon as we close airfares, the more economical will be the prices. Turkish Airlines:
Departure: Saturday 9/3/2019 Athens - Addis Ababa 2:50 pm - 12:55 am
 Return: Sunday 17/3/19 Addis Ababa -Athina 1:50 am -9: 00 am
(or, the next day if you come to Lalibela after the end of the workshop).
 - Meals (6-10 euros with local beer)
 - Single: $ 140 / person extra for the entire workshop period.
 - Optional tickets and overnight stay in Lalibela after the end of the seminar.

THE SEATS ARE LIMITED

DISCOUNT: € 90 for those who book by 31/1/2019 (early entry)
                            to parents & teenagers
                            to those who bring more people in the workshop.
Organization: Ababatours
Photograph: Tania O' Connor

Information-Registration:
Maro Kouri
Photojournalist, Photo Coach
Tel: 00306977296831 (WhatsApp, Viber)
E-mail: maro_kouri@yahoo.com
instagram : maro_kouri
      
INTERVIEWS:

Cosmote History channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ElDteqdaZs

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